Post by Dragonslovedolls on May 8, 2013 2:40:17 GMT -5

Item# F2238Saige makes sure Picasso looks his best for the "save the arts" parade with this set:

A fancy western saddle, decorated with faux silver details to sparkle in the sun A flannel saddle blanket and a pretty printed scarf for Picasso's tail Make-believe horse treats and a clicker that really works—your girl can teach Picasso new tricks!

I think this is a cute set. The saddle is basically a black, more decorative version of the Western Saddle set with a different saddle blanket.

Close up of the saddle:

Clicker and saddle blanket:

The blanket is soft, thin flannel with a sewn edging. The clicker really does work. It's attached to a reasonably thick covered elastic.

Picasso's scarf:

I had to wonder about the colour: where I come from, tying something red on to your horse's tail is a warning to those behind that your mount is likely to kick

With treats and clicker at the ready:

Not wearing her Parade Outfit (too lazy to change my doll at this moment!)

One thing I noticed is that the stirrup leathers seem a little too long when the doll is in the saddle, and the girth seems awfully narrow. It also sits further back than my memory suggests it should - but it's been a long time since I rode. The girth fastens with velcro.

Overall, it's a nifty set and I think it has great play value for kids (of all ages!).

A.

♫♪♫ ♪ Be like a bird who, halting in her flight on a limb too slight, feels it give way beneath her ♪♫
Yet sings, sings, knowing she has wings
Yet sings, sings, knowing she has wings ~Libana ♪♫♪♫ ♪♫ ♪